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It is true that Bible prayers in word and print are short, but the praying men of the Bible were with God through many a sweet and holy wrestling hour. They won by few words but long waiting.
Edward McKendree Bounds
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Edward McKendree Bounds
Age: 78 †
Born: 1835
Born: August 15
Died: 1913
Died: August 24
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The story of every great Christian achievement is the history of answered prayer.
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Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still.
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The only limits to prayer are the promises of God and His ability to fulfill those promises.
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